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Bayern Munich have all but confirmed they’re ready to put in a big money bid for Everton left back Leighton Baines in the winter transfer window, following scouts from the Bundesliga club being spotted eying up the defender during his last two home [...]

Everyone likes a cheeky flick, an acrobatic finish or a laser-guided pass, none more so thanSpoiler reader Daryl Noble, who has gone to the effort of compiling a list of the eleven greatest fleet-footed wizards in the [...]

The official announcement on England‘s 23-man World Cup squad is coming later this afternoon, but it seems news of the winners and losers is already finding its way across the internet, with the biggest story being Arsenal’s Theo Walcott will NOT be getting a [...]

Of course, it would be easy to deride a man who admits that he struggles with shyness, so Leighton Baines will no doubt become the source of some “hilarious” jibes amongst the swarms of shirt wearing Saturday night cretins, who prefer “banter” to “conversation”, and feel [...]

As far as strength in depth goes, England’s left hand side has not been particularly blessed. Hence from now until June, Capello will be on his knees begging the Lord to make Ashley Cole better – both physically, and as [...]

With the season hotting up to around Excitement Factor 8, or, at a push, 9, the England team magnifying glass will surely be focusing on names that might yet force themselves into the squad for the World Cup.